I just checked my oil level and it's pretty close to Low, and I'm still another 1000 miles away from my next oil change.
Side note: don't know if the mechanic didn't add enough or if my car is burning/leaking oil (no signs of oil leaking anywhere).
Anyway, I don't know which oil the mechanic added, in terms of viscosity.
I think it was Mobil 1, blue bottle <-- anyone know what viscosity this is.
My question is, can I mix oils of different viscosity, since I'm not sure what my mechanic used?
(just want to add a little to get me to proper levels before my next oil change).
What about different brands of oil?
My owners manual says to use 5W-30 for ALL temperatures, and then shows other viscosities for slightly higher temps (10W-30, etc.).
info: Nissan Sentra, 4 cylinder 1.6 liter, 61k miles
oh, and I can't ask my mechanic because he's 200 miles away and I don't have his number.
I'm at school and going home tomorrow and want to make sure my engine is properly lubed for the 200 mile trip
Side note: don't know if the mechanic didn't add enough or if my car is burning/leaking oil (no signs of oil leaking anywhere).
Anyway, I don't know which oil the mechanic added, in terms of viscosity.
I think it was Mobil 1, blue bottle <-- anyone know what viscosity this is.
My question is, can I mix oils of different viscosity, since I'm not sure what my mechanic used?
(just want to add a little to get me to proper levels before my next oil change).
What about different brands of oil?
My owners manual says to use 5W-30 for ALL temperatures, and then shows other viscosities for slightly higher temps (10W-30, etc.).
info: Nissan Sentra, 4 cylinder 1.6 liter, 61k miles
oh, and I can't ask my mechanic because he's 200 miles away and I don't have his number.
I'm at school and going home tomorrow and want to make sure my engine is properly lubed for the 200 mile trip